Quick Update

This is just a quick update about my foot. I was at the doctor in Calgary on Monday (August 20th) and he was happy with the way things are coming along. This doctor was the plastic surgeon that transferred what they needed from my leg to close the hole in my foot. He was a little concerned with the swelling and decided to put this sock looking thing on my leg that applies a little compression to the area. This will help bring the swelling down. He also wants to see me in about a month to see how things are going then. Other then that I have been walking normal again, and can now take showers which is nice. The compression sock that they gave me can be taken off by me in the morning to have a shower. Never thought I would miss having a shower. Was bathing until now. Anyways that is all that I know for now. Will post when anything new comes about.

Appointment In Calgary

Came back to Calgary this weekend for an appointment on Monday (August 20th). I have all my stitches removed and the swelling seems to be going down more everyday. Will not be long until my foot looks normal again. Will post the results of my appointment on Monday.

Removed Stitches

Yesterday (August 7th) I went and got almost all of my stitches removed from my foot. Home Care removed 28 stitches, but left three until I go back for a bandage change on Friday. The reason of leaving the three is because they thought that if they removed them, the area they are keeping closed may open up. So they thought a few more days will give it enough time to close the area for good. Other then that, things have been going good. My foot is getting better as the days go by. I am able to walk on it without any problems. I think the brace gets in the way more then anything, but I am still supposed to use it until the end of the month. Also from what I can see, it seems the swelling has gone down a fair bit now that they have removed the stitches. Will have to see on Friday when they look at it again to see if it actually have gone down. That is all I know for now. Will post again when there is more news.

Update About Foot

Not a lot to update about. My foot is still just as swollen as when I left the hospital, but is not getting any worse which is good. I have been going to home care at the hospital 2-3 times a week to get the bandages changed, and they are happy with the way that everything is looking. I have also been putting more weight on that foot when walking, but only put on more weight if it does not hurt to do. Other then that I try to keep my foot elevated when sitting to try bring the swelling down. My pain has been very minor so far. Have only had to take Ibuprofen so far for pain. Other then that nothing else really new. I did have crutches when I left the hospital, but have since gone without them. It is easier to get around without them, and does not hurt pain wise. Also they were making me put weight on my foot even with the crutches, so it is not like I went from no weight to full weight in the matter of a week. I would not push it that much. That is all for now. Will post if something new comes about.